WWII

"Voices from the Front" at the Louisiana World War II Museum brings veterans to life, allowing visitors to converse with people who lived through the war.

Amazing architecture, historic neighborhoods, and 100+-year-old oak trees. See some of the oldest properties in the city.

During WWII, young Cajun and Creole soldiers suddenly found themselves in crucial, invaluable roles that quite literally helped obtain victory in Europe.

America's oldest living World War II veteran has died. 112-year-old Lawrence Brooks, a Louisiana native, passed away earlier today.

This year the USS KIDD in Baton Rouge, La will host a remembrance ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the attacks at Pearl Harbor.

The body of a 98-year-old WWII veteran David Saunders was finally returned home to his family over the weekend.

In honor of Veterans Day, Budweiser has created a limited edition can that pays tribute to the original camo-colored cans from World War II.

That is just what World War II veteran David Saunders wanted to do when he passed away. David died at the age of 98 in a Zachary hospital from Covid-19. David’s wife, Elsie Saunders made sure that her husband’s wishes were followed after his death.

This story about a dog who's excellent hearing served as an aircraft radar detector for a group of young soldiers has gone untold...until now.

This Saturday is the 76th anniversary of D-Day, and it's no coincidence that it also marks 20 years for the incredible institution.

Brig. Gen. Robert LeBlanc, U.S. Army (Ret.) is headed to DC to receive the nation's highest civilian honor.

History buffs, families, and schools will want to visit these fascinating locations around Louisiana that were home to history in the making during WWII.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pentagon's POW/Missing Personnel Office says the remains of two World War II Marines from Louisiana and Missouri will be buried Friday with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Nineteen-year-old Staff Sgt...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eight World War II veterans from Louisiana have received the French government's highest medal, the Legion of Honor. They include a soldier in the "Ghost Army" that tricked the Germans, one who led 55 days of fights behind enemy lines in Normandy and one who died after his medal was struck...